Not what I had in mind....

When we got home West Virginia, I told Ryan that Brandon needed a haircut. Just like any other time, Ryan told Brandon to come into the bathroom and sit in the tub. I normally stay and help but I had dinner going. Well, I should have stayed. When I came back this is what I found...




That is right, folks...BRANDON HAS A MOHAWK. I was really worried about what school would say and told Ryan that he was going to deal with the school when they called. They have not said a word. Brandon really likes it and although I said I didn't like it to begin with, it is starting to grow on me. :)

Well, I hope everyone has a great night! I am off to do homework...lots of it. :)

Love,
Missy

Christmas at the Canfields

Well, we finally got to visit Ryan's family to celebrate Christmas since we were not able to make it due to the massive snowstorm we had right before Christmas. We arrived on Thursday night and when Brandon woke up on Friday morning, he was eager to open his gifts. It was like Christmas morning all over again...he woke all of us up early so that he could enjoy his gifts. As you can see from the pictures below, he got some good gifts and enjoyed opening each and everyone of them.

Since Ryan's parents house has lots of snow left, Brandon wanted to go sledding. I thought I would show him how to do it by having Ryan pull me around the driveway on the sled....



Here is Brandon playing in the snow...

Brandon had just taken his gloves off because they were all wet

Here is Brandon going down the hill...

Hope everyone has a safe week!

xoxo
Missy

New Year's Resolutions...

It seems that everyone has their list of New Year's resolutions, so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon. Here is a list of my resolutions...

1.) To be a better wife to Ryan and mother to Brandon. More often than not, I take Ryan for granted. I know that he will be there to help me fix something I have broken. He is a great husband and my best friend. I want to focus on giving Ryan more of my attention. He definitely deserves it. I also want to give Brandon more attention. Even thought I am constantly doing stuff for him, I feel that I don't spend quality time with him. That will change in 2010. I want to be the mother that he deserves.

2.) I want to be a better sister and daughter. Both of my sisters are just as busy as me and I need to find time to connect with each of them, find out how the kids are doing, or just calling to say hi. I also want to spend more time with my parents. It is always a joy to see them spend time with Brandon. I also need to find time to visit more.

3.) I want to be healthier. Yes, I need to lose some weight. I have lost weight in the past and I know that I can do this again. I also want to start exercising. I would really like to start running and possibly run in some races later this year.

4.) I want to go to church more. Ryan and I have not found the 'right' church for us and I hope that in 2010 we will find that church. Even though we pray at dinner and at bed time, I would love to share our experiences with Brandon in person and in a place that we all feel comfortable.

Well, I am not sure how many of these I will keep but I know that I will work at each one of them daily. I hope that you all will help me if I start to falter.

Love,
Missy

Happy New Year! I wanted to wish all my family and friends a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

We had a great New Years eve. We hung out with our friends Meighan and her family and Belinda and her family. It was a very nice relaxing evening and a great way to bring in the new year. The rest of the weekend we will just be working around the house (taking our Christmas tree down, cleaning house, doing laundry). Today we are going to continue to relax.

I hope everyone has a wonderful year!

Love,
Missy